NEW YORK, Sept. 27, 2018 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The 7th annual Cynopsis Imagination Awards took place on Tuesday, September 25th at the Yale Club in New York City. Sponsored by pocket.watch, the breakfast event was a "who's who" of kids and family media, with comedic relief from guest presenters Paul Costabile (NBCUniversal's Bluprint), David Osmond (Wonderama) and Oneika Raymond (Travel Channel).

"The audience for kids media demands continually evolving technology, fresh formats and a fun spirit. The winners and finalists at this year's Cynopsis Imagination Awards exemplify just that, displaying excellence in content and complementary campaigns," says Cathy Applefeld Olson, show producer and editor of Cynopsis Kids.

Imagination Award winners were recognized in more than 40 categories that spanned content, marketing, talent, technology and more. Winners included: 7ate9 Entertainment, Discovery Family, Disney Parks, Experiences & Consumer Products, Driver Digital, Encantos Media Studios, Kids Central, KIDZ BOP, Litton Entertainment, Mattel Creations, Nat Geo Kids, Nickelodeon, Nickelodeon International, Nick JR, Novel Effect, PBS Kids, pocket.watch, Random House Children's Books, Star Stable Entertainment, Thirteen Productions LLC, Wind Dancer Films, Wonderama, ZAG Studios. Click here for winner details and more.

Cynopsis also honored two industry veterans with Luminary Awards. Show creator Terri Minsky, the vision behind hit Disney Channel series Andi Mack and Lizzie McGuire, was introduced by the star of Andi Mack, Peyton Elizabeth Lee. Fred Seibert, founder of Frederator Networks and chief creative officer of WOW! Unlimited Media among his most recent accomplishments, was feted by media legend Gerry Laybourne.

Missed this year's Kids Awards? Be sure to save the date for next year as the call for entries will begin in July of 2019. For inquires on event programming, contact show producer Cathy Applefeld Olson at cathy(at)cynopsis.com. For questions regarding the entry process, contact Cynopsis Marketing Coordinator Cathy Pearson at cathyp(at)cynopsis.com. For sponsorship information, contact Vice President of Sales & Marketing Mike Farina at mike(at)cynopsis.com.

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